Starting off on Your Journey So, you've decided to learn a language, eh? First off, let me congratulate you. Why? Well, language learning is looked upon by many people as a complicated and difficult task. Unfortunately, this outlook deters many people from even thinking about ...more
Image via Tiger Mom Says. Amy Chua didn't realize what she unleashed when the Wall Street Journal published a string of excerpts from her book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, and titled it "Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior". The article sparked a lot of interest and anger, ...more
This video discusses the basic steps necessary to start an online business. The first thing you need is a name for your business. Keep it simple, easy to spell and remember. Once you have your name, register it with the government. Next, find a good hosting company for your we ...more
Mac users know why they love Apple. Of course, there are limitations. An entire universe of shortcuts is unavailable to the average user. That's where MacPilot comes in. Combining the awesome power of UNIX with Mac's simplicity, MacPilot allows you to unlock over 1,200 featur ...more
When you get you're "My Kitchen" cartridge from Cricut, you will need to test the cartridge, in order to make sure it works. Then, you should look at the manual. Remove the pages that you don't need: those in foreign languages. This cartridge is useful, if you want to make yo ...more
This video tutorial will show you how to do an embossing resist that will make your paper projects appear particularly professional. This embossing will add that great touch of elegance to your cards and envelopes.
Giving a speech in front of a large crowd doesn't need to be the nightmare everyone imagines it to be. We speak to many people every day and yet it is still very common for a person to be nervous when delivering information in front of several people. This fear can be overcome ...more
A simple video showing a variation of the teleporting quarter trick. This uses 5 quarters instead of 4 and can be done with just your hands. No need for cards.
Ready Made and Becky show us how to make stitched stationery. Put together two pieces of paper and sew it up with a sewing machine. Sew a few paper scraps into custom cards, envelopes, or notepaper and catch up on your correspondence.
The geniuses at Other Word Computing (OWC) show you how to install new memory cards in your 17" Macbook Pro pre-unibody, only by using a screwdriver and a little elbow grease. The only thing to keep in mind is that your laptop must be an older model, created prior to February ...more
If you are an NYC commuter like me, then I'm sure you know how bad the city's transportation has gotten. Subways are getting derailed or delayed, the traffic is crazy, and don't even get me started about the trains. Even with so many modes of transportation, we still seem to ...more
Running this World has prompted me to think about MTG on a deeper level than I ever have before. In attempts to contextualize it, explain it, research it, and understand the parts of it that I don't yet understand, I have come to an unexpected conclusion: I'm old. I know I'm ...more
Fads, Fiascos and Good Stuff in FrontierVille This WeekThis is the first of what should, with luck, be a series of weekly columns.Fads firstIt’s St. Patrick’s Day in FrontierVille and it looks like staying that way for the foreseeable future, which will probably be about ten d ...more
Add speed and power to your computer by adding more memory. You Will Need * Your computer's owner manual * An anti-static wrist band * A screwdriver * The right RAM for your computer WARNING: Working with electricity is dangerous. Be extremely careful and, if you have any dou ...more
Here, Gina Trapani explains three cool ways to combine the camera on your iPhone or Android with two of their apps, Google Goggles and Shopsavvy, to accomplish productive goals. These include scanning bar codes, translating text, and storing your membership cards for the gym o ...more
Here is a little fun someone had with the new 3ds & the augmented reality cards.
Want to transform your butter into something more complimentary to your meal? In this Curbly video tutorial, learn how to make simple and delicious compound butters. Specifically in this video, we learn how to make Chipotle Lime & Cilantro Butter. Ingredients you will be using ...more
Learn the Matrix magic trick in which you make coins appear and disappear underneath playing cards. Perform the Matrix coin magic trick. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com
This nearly made me cry trying to learn this!! Hope this video saves you the pain! This is a difficult way to shuffle a deck of cards for magicians.
Lawsuits among tech giants is a tale as old as time (or at least as old as the tech world). But one lawsuit between two tech giants appears to be heating up; Apple's lawsuit against Qualcomm is being met with a countersuit. The Hill reports Qualcomm filed the countersuit base ...more
Check out this video for a guide to the general meanings of the cards in the suit of pentacles in the tarot minor arcana, with reversed meanings.
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The Internet is full of crooks just waiting and waiting for the chance to steal your information. One way that people are getting into your system these days is with fake or rogue applications. These viruses sneak themselves onto your PC either through hacked websites or when ...more
Calendars are usually pretty drab, lacking creativity and focusing on the basics… year, month, day, and holidays. Besides a usually visually striking picture for each month, these store-bought calendars are nothing to look at, but they can be with a little modification! Judi ...more
Adobe sets the standard for graphic design. Since launching its subscription-based Creative Cloud in 2011, Adobe has consistently updated its suite of applications to serve the needs of the modern designer. The 2020 Adobe Graphic Design Certification School is a three-course ...more
In this video, we learn how to do a flashy croupier cut. First, take your deck of cards and then swing half of the pack to the left with your thumb. Now, grab the middle and pull it over. Now, lift half the bottom of the pack and turn the other pack over. Come back and place t ...more
Have you ever heard of Jamaica? Of course you have. It's that island right next to Cuba and Haiti. Well, that's not really what I'm talking about though. I'm talking about the board game Jamaica. This video series will show you how to play the board game with a presentation of ...more
Where were you in 1993? Thinking about starting a tech company? Starting elementary school? Awaiting a 1996 Daft Punk party after which you would be conceived? It's been eighteen years, but the game that solidified my dorkdom for good is still coming out with new sets, still f ...more
There's an easy way to take your PC to the next level — without any need for a hardware upgrade. The secret is in software that unlocks uses and productivity hacks you never knew you needed. Even better, right now, The Power User PC Software Bundle is on sale for just $59.99. ...more
Learn five simple street magic cards tricks. Perform street magic tricks. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com
It's never too early to begin crafting for one of the funnest and spookiest holidays of the year: Halloween! No doubt you're going to be attending at least one Halloween party or get together this year, so why not show the hostess with the mostest some love for putting togethe ...more
Researching genealogy takes a little enterprise and the skills of a master sleuth.. Watch this video to learn how to research your genealogy and family tree. You Will Need * A notebook * A tape recorder * Internet access Step 1. Interview Record interviews with family memb ...more
With 32 countries, comes 32 different ways to verbally defile your mom. Watch out Rooney, FIFA is cracking down on your dirty mouth. Sure, a British official could catch his dirty mouth, but Saturday's England-US game was officiated by a Brazilian. According to this Yahoo! S ...more
Here is an easy way to get in a quick workout in your busy day. First off start will forty-five seconds of bicep curls with an exercise band. Next with a deck of playing cards squat down and place one at a time on the ground in front of you. Focusing on keeping your back strai ...more
This video tutorial is in the Arts & Crafts category which will show you how to create a floral antique photo stand. The photo stand can be used to place photos or picture cards and it also doubles up as a candle stand. A picture holder measures 4 1/2 inches from top of the ri ...more
Eye-catching graphics are a must for any design project. Sure, there are tons of stock illustration sites, but you want something original. In order to stand out, you need to capture attention. Edraw Infographic is your go-to graphic design and data visualization software. Bu ...more
Posted with permission via HereComeTheYanks.com I will get this out of the way early and then not mention it again...the referee for the USA vs. Slovenia game was awful. He missed key plays and called back the goal that would have sent the USA to victory. Nothing he did was g ...more
This is a great trick to play on your least-bad-ass pal. Pick a friend who doesn’t smoke, and barely drinks (spends Fridays at home watching Lifetime) and take them out for a beer. A couple days later, take them out for another beer. A couple days after that, do it again, only ...more
have a blind and deaf person go to a casino and sit down to play table games, have their friend start to help them but then start to cheat them out wth their winnings and see if anyone would catch onto the friend... tell the blind/deaf person the wrong numbers or cards that ca ...more
There are two sets of baseball cards: A = Contains 7 top players. B = Contains the same 7 top players, plus 3 so-so players. There are also three groups of people who are going to bid on them: Shown both A and B and asked to bid for them separately. Shown only A and asked t ...more
Our interactive gift guide makes it easy to find gifts for your entire list. We've carefully selected products and included fun ideas that will make your gifts extra special. Best of all you could win your wish list, up to $2,500 in Staples gift cards, just by tweeting it. We ...more
This technique goes with a project that I have already made - This shows how to make a paper weaved background for your cards, scrapbook books etc as shown in the picture below. This is a simple and quick effect that you will love to use up your scraps with and make something ...more
The rush to secure face masks and hand sanitizers in March left many Americans concerned for their safety. With an expected second wave this fall, consider stocking up on PPE now. The Social Distancing Sanitizing Bundle (Super Pack) is your peace of mind in one handy kit. Thi ...more
The frustration of searching for the perfect image can be overwhelming. Then there's the issue of copyrights: Can you use it? Do you have to give credit? Are you allowed to manipulate the image? Say goodbye to that problem with a lifetime subscription to VectorGrove Unlimited ...more
This release contains lots of awesome like a new driver for Intel 7260, 7265, and 3160 wifi cards, rcctl and the spanking new httpd! Check out the release page for a comprehensive list changes and new stuff!